The complete list of teams and groups for the UEFA section of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Nigeria must beat Benin and hope South Africa drop points in the final round of African World Cup qualifying in order to reach the 2026 finals.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Liverpool Star Ignores England When Naming Four Favourites to Win 2026 World Cup. Liverpool ace Alexis Mac Allister has snubbed England when naming his four favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Matchday 3, 10/10/25Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted as France close in on qualification for next summer’s FIFA World Cup with a comfortable win against Azerbaijan

Nigeria clinch a 2-1 in over Lesotho and now must beat Benin and hope South Africa drop points in the final round of African qualifying in order to reach the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup 2026 qualifiers intensify, hosts USA, Canada and Mexico, with powerhouses like Argentina, Japan and Brazil already booked. Check out who all are in for the tournament so far.

Check out this article for the complete FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 bracket, including dates, times, and locations.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says everyone in football needs to keep "an open mind" about the scheduling of all future World Cups.

Getty ImagesThe path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has narrowed to a tense, demanding stretch for Bafana Bafana. A harsh penalty from FIFA—a three-point deduction for an ineligible player—saw them